I strongly believe that fundamental science cannot be driven by instructional, industrial, governmental or military pressures. This was the reason why I decided, as far as possible, not to accept money from the government. — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
When we consider the fact that nearly three-quarters of the surface of the globe is covered by oceanic water, we begin to realise that… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
We must teach science in the mother tongue. Otherwise, science will become a highbrow activity. It will not be an activity in which all… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
It will soon be 25 years from the date of publication of my first research work. That the scientific aspirations kindled by that early… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
The essence of science is independent thinking, hard work, and not equipment. When I got my Nobel Prize, I had spent hardly 200 rupees… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
The whole edifice of modern physics is built up on the fundamental hypothesis of the atomic or molecular constitution of matter. — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
In the history of science, we often find that the study of some natural phenomenon has been the starting point in the development of… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
Towards the end of February 1928, I took the decision of using brilliant monochromatic illumination obtained by the aid of the commercially available mercury… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
It is not often that idealism of student days finds adequate opportunity for expression in the later life of manhood. — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
A voyage to Europe in the summer of 1921 gave me the first opportunity of observing the wonderful blue opalescence of the Mediterranean Sea.… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
It is generally believed that it is the students who derive benefit by working under the guidance of a professor. In reality, the professor… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
To an observer situated on the moon or on one of the planets, the most noticeable feature on the surface of our globe would… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
From Calcutta has gone forth a living stream of knowledge in many branches of study. It is inspiring to think of the long succession… — C. V. Raman Copy Share Image
